She was born Aug. 4, 1926, to George and Ellen (Allison) Schwein in Sylvia.

She married Ed Lewis Aug. 21, 1946, in Ulysses. He survives.

She graduated in 1944 from Grant County Rural High School. She was a cheerleader.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First United Mehtodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and taught a junior choir.

She was a 4-H leader, was a charter member of the Jr. Civic Club, served for 12 years on the board of directors for the Western Prairie Care Home and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 79.

She collected plates, quilted and crocheted. She also enjoyed RVing and camping.

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